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Looking for the perfect brewer to wake you up every morning? The very innovative Nespresso machines are the perfect blend of morning glory. Not only does the sleek design capture the attention of coffee connoisseurs, it’s brew is blended through a patented extraction system that creates an exceptionally great taste. The Nespresso line is designed to suit your style by offering different body’s types to choose from, but ultimately making an impeccable espresso. Nespresso Experts seek out the best coffee blends around the world. The Nespresso is wait-free by brewing in just seconds. It delivers the best aromas and has the perfect blend of espresso for your morning pleasure. Standard Features: * The perfect size through Compact Brewing Unit technology * 19 Bar pressure pump for a quick brew * Thermoblock heating element * Pick how much coffee you need through manual coffee quantity * Easy insertion and ejection of capsule * Capsule Container for 14 used Capsules * 0.9 liter removable water tank

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Nespresso C50 U Pure Coffee Machine/Aero + Bundle-. Automatic piercing and ejection of capsules. No-drip nozzle. Be your own barista and create perfect coffee drinks, every time! Features: Automatic memorization of preferred cup size Compact and motorized brewing unit technology Fast preheating time: 25 seconds Magnetic and movable cup support accommodates tall recipe glasses Simple descaling mode Adaptable and moveable water tank Automatic and programmable coffee volume quantity Blinking light indicator for empty water tank and full capsule dispenser Convenient cable storage Rapid one touch preparation of hot or cold milk froth in just few seconds New, larger capacity Can also be used to heat milk Maximum capacity if preparing milk froth: 4.4 oz/130ml Maximum capacity if preparing hot milk: 8.5 oz/250ml Dimensions: 15″ L x 5″ W x 10″ H; 6 lbs. Aeroccino Plus: 5″ L x 5″ W x 7″ H; 3 lbs.

*Coffee Carousel

*Set Of 6 Espresso Cups & Saucers Tri Color

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Citiz and Milk allows you to create an endless number of milk based coffee recipes at the touch of a button. Enjoy cappuccinos, lattes and macciatios in a completely new experience.Nespresso began more than 25 years ago with a simple but revolutionary idea, to create the perfect cup of Espresso coffee with exquisite crema, tantalizing aroma and full bodied taste – just like skilled baristas. As the worldwide pioneer, Nespresso redefined the way coffee lovers around the world enjoy their espresso coffee through a unique combination of premium quality Grand Cru coffees, stylish coffee machines, and exceptional customer service.To obtain the perfect espresso, Nespresso Experts seek out only the ?nest Grands Crus green coffees, which promise to offer the most tantalizing aromas. The virtuoso ‘alchemists’ compose the blend from these diverse origins and decide upon a speci?c roasting and grinding pro?le. Such is the job of Nespresso Coffee Experts, insatiable travelers, creators of Grands Crus and pure pleasure. Each of the Nespresso Grands Crus has a distinctive character. You can, depending on the variety of different recipes, enjoy Nespresso with milk. When combined with creamy milk foam, you will experience a whole new variety of flavors.The Nespresso Club Services. A world of services at your disposal. The Nespresso Club is always there for you, online, by telephone or in one of our Boutiques. Order your Nespresso capsules, receive personalized advice, and obtain technical support for your machine: whatever you are seeking, the Nespresso Club and its Specialists are with you every step of the way. Benefit from quick and easy ordering whenever, wherever.

* Set of 6 Espresso Cups & Saucers Tri Color

* Single Serve Coffee Baskets

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Corsini leverages their experience with fine coffees, removes the caffeine, and presents Decaffeinato Espresso in a pod. 100% pure Arabica beans, but decaffeinated. The secret behind a perfect balance between flavor and lightness. Case of 12 boxes of 18 single-serving (7 gm) ESE espresso pods (216 pods total).

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U is Nespresso’s most technologically advanced and eco-friendly machine to date. Its Adaptable and moveable water tank allows this stylish machine to be extremely friendly in your kitchen or office, U is truly more than you see; equipped with an 19-bars pump U can deliver the best and most consistent espresso with delicious crema.

* CAPstore Vista 20 for Nespresso Capsules

*16 oz. Stoneware Coffee Mug

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The Pixie machine features two pre-set cup settings with reprogrammable cup volumes. As with all of Nespresso machines, perfect in-cup results are assured with a 19 bar pressure pump and thermoblock heating unit producing a delicious and rich crema cup after cup. Includes the Nespresso Aeroccino Plus & Milk Frother. Perfect milk froth in seconds.

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Meet the Pixie: an eye-catching new single-cup machine that combines a super-compact silhouette with superb espresso-making abilities. The smallest Nespresso machine ever, this stylish little dynamo adds impact to your kitchenscape with its sleek, urban design and bold color. Easy to use, it’s the ideal size for small kitchens, apartments and offices. Stylish, ultracompact espresso machine brews one perfect cup at a time.Brewing is fully automatic – simply pop in a coffee capsule and select your cup size. Works exclusively with Nespresso’s premium coffee capsules (16 are included) for locked-in freshness and convenience with no mess.

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Enjoy fine espressos with delicious flavor using Nespresso’s Citiz automatic espresso machine. Designed for convenience and ultimate taste, the machine has a sleek and attractive fire engine red finish, and uses Nespresso’s superior coffee capsules. These capsules are hermetically sealed in a protective aluminum casing, and provide the freshest possible coffee. The machine uses a 19 bar pressure pump, with an energy saving mode, to extract the best qualities and flavors from your coffee, creating the perfect brew. Once your espresso has finished brewing, the machine ejects the capsules into a container that holds up to ten used capsules at a time. Combined with the removable drip tray, custom volume control, and folding cup support, you simply can’t beat this machine.For a limited time only, purchase this Nespresso machine and receive a FREE rotating chrome carousel that holds up to 40 capsules (a $25.99 value).

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Automatic and programmable coffee quantity (Espresso and Lungo)

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the most stylish Nespresso machine, U. A smart little machine, which has an array of innovative and practical features and does it all without taking up a lot of space. Although this coffee machine looks small, it is powerful. The U machine features an orange colored metal exterior housing for long lasting durability. It uses single serve cup ESE Nespresso pods. This machine features two pre-set cup settings with re-programmable cup volumes. It has a 27 ounce water tank and holds up to 12 used capsules. It has a removable drip tray to accommodate larger cups. This machine includes an Aeroccino Plus milk frother, which makes hot or cold milk froth in just a few seconds. The Aeroccino plus features a polished aluminum construction. It can also be used to heat milk; maximum capacity if preparing milk froth: 4.4 oz/130ml, Maximum capacity if preparing hot milk: 8.5 oz/250ml. This machine also includes a free Nespresso chrome carousel. The carousel features a lazy Susan style base which rotates for easy access. It holds 40 capsules and looks great on any counter top. This U espresso machine and Aeroccino Plus with a free carousel from Nespresso is the perfect addition to any kitchen.

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Brew a perfect cup of rich espresso every time with this all-in-one design with the sleek skyline-inspired Citiz espresso maker

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Eye-catching design; compact size is great for small spaces. Removable 24 oz. water tank. Makes over 20 shots between refills. Patented coffee-capsule technology. Coffee-capsule sampler pack included. Brew a rich cup of delicious espresso in under a minute with our Nespresso Pixie Espresso Machine — no measuring, grinding, or tamping required. Simply insert a single-serving coffee capsule, pull the lever forward, and select your shot size; the 19-bar pressure pump automatically produces fresh crema espresso or lungo every time. . . . . . . 3′ cord, 120V . Water-level detection indicators are backlit by LED lights. Convenient integrated power cord storage for easy transportation. Hand wash water tank, capsule container and drip tray. Wipe base clean with a damp cloth . Made in Switzerland. Coffee capsules are easy to order; for details, visit nespresso.com.

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Nespresso has developed a unique extraction system specially adapted to capsules. It controls every vital setting when preparing a perfect espresso. Nespresso machines have been designed with renowned partners and designers, and bring out the taste and aromas of coffee by combining quality of design with ease of use. The Nespresso C100 Essenza Automatic Machine is part of our compact line, which features a modern, compact, and practical design. The machine deploys technology essential for preparing an outstanding Espresso, and is exceptionally easy to use: Automatic control of the amount of coffee in the cup. A high pressure pump (19 bars) extracts all the aromas and develops a smooth crema in the cup. A thermobloc which heats water to 187°and 196° during extraction and empties the remaining water after each use so that the water is fresh for each preparation. A simple system which perforates the capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee. A functional handle system, which allows for easy coffee preparation. Automatic ejection of used capsule. Removable water container (34 oz). Tray for used capsules. Back-lit control button

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Enjoy fine espressos with delicious flavor using Nespresso’s Citiz automatic espresso machine. Designed for convenience and ultimate taste, the machine has a sleek and attractive limousine black finish, and uses Nespresso’s superior coffee capsules. These capsules are hermetically sealed in a protective aluminum casing, and provide the freshest possible coffee. The machine uses a 19 bar pressure pump, with an energy saving mode, to extract the best qualities and flavors from your coffee, creating the perfect brew. Once your espresso has finished brewing, the machine ejects the capsules into a container that holds up to ten used capsules at a time. Combined with the removable drip tray, custom volume control, and folding cup support, you simply can’t beat this machine.

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Start your mornings off right with the Nespresso Pixie D60 espresso Aerochinio Plus machine. You can enjoy a nice cup of espresso with a touch of one easy button. This machine is quick and easy with no messes to clean up. This Nespresso machine can hold up to 10 used capsules before the reservoir needs to be emptied. The water reserve tank can hold up to 0.7 liters and there is even a feature to let you know when water is running low. The machine automatically shuts off after nine minutes if it has not been used which makes this machine perfect for an “on-the-go” lifestyle. It includes the Aeroccino Plus, which allows you to easily create delicious warm or cold frothed milk. Also included with your purchase is a free chrome Nespresso capsule carousel, perfect for keeping up to 40 capsules within easy reach.

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Combining an ultra-urban, retro-modern design with exceptionally practical, user-friendly functionality, this automatic espresso maker not only functions as a beautiful accent piece to any kitchen counter, but it also brews up soothing, cafe-style coffee drinks quickly and easily. The single-serve machine features a unique extraction system designed specifically for coffee-filled capsules, which means perfect espresso every time. The appliance perforates the hermetically sealed capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee, while its high-pressure 19-bar pump extracts all the aromas and gives body to the espresso, ensuring a thick golden crema–the delicious creamy layer on top. To begin, simply flip the power switch to “on”, place a cup under the coffee outlet, open the lever, insert a capsule and close the lever, then press the Espresso or Lungo button. The flow of coffee depends on the coffee variety selected, and up to 11 used capsules collect in the capsule container for later disposal. The espresso maker also provides automatic and programmable volume control, an energy-saving mode, automatic flow stop, and automatic pump refilling. Other thoughtful design details include a removable 1-liter water tank, a removable drip tray, and folding cup support (one position for a cup and one position for a macchiato glass). With its small footprint, the 1260-watt espresso maker measures 14-3/5 by 5 by 11 inches.

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Be your own barista with the Lattissima by De’Longhi. You and your guests can enjoy delicious cappuccinos and lattes anytime. It’s never been easier to create authentic Italian drinks with Nespresso’s patented coffee capsule technology and De’Longhi’s patented milk container. Simply place a capsule in the top of the machine and slide the milk container onto the front, place a cup under the nozzle and press the one-touch button. The Lattissima does all the work for you! The milk container detaches easily so you can place it in the refrigerator and the used capsules automatically eject into a container for quick removal. The minute you get your Lattissima home you can start making delectable drinks for you and your family. It includes a fully stocked welcome kit with capsules. Other highlights include a drip tray that accommodates latte cups, easy-to-use illuminated controls, self-priming operation, as well as a cup warmer and a removable drip tray. Enjoy coffee for years to come with the Latttissima pump automatic espresso machine!

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Nespresso C101 Essenza Automatic Espresso Maker Nespresso has developed a unique extraction system specially adapted to capsules. It controls every vital setting when preparing a perfect espresso. Nespresso machines have been designed with renowned partners and designers, and bring out the taste and aromas of coffee by combining quality of design with ease of use. The Nespresso C101 Essenza Automatic Machine is part of our compact line, which features a modern, compact, and practical design. The machine deploys technology essential for preparing an outstanding espresso, and is exceptionally easy to use. Automatically control the amount of coffee in the cup. The high pressure pump extracts all the aromas and develops a smooth crema. The thermobloc heats water to between 187 degrees and 196 degrees during extraction and empties the remaining water after each use so that the water is fresh for each preparation. It uses a simple system which perforates the capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee. The functional handle system allows for easy coffee preparation. Automatic ejection of used capsule makes cleanup a snap. The water container is removable for easy filling. Features Thermoblock heating element Easy insertion and ejection of capsules Holds 12-14 used capsules Removable water tank: 30 oz. capacity Simple descaling mode Lightweight, 6 pounds

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People often ask me: “What’s so special about Valencia?”. After a nostalgic sigh or two, I start to tell them all about the perks and magic that surrounds Valencia. Luckily it’s never been hard to convince a non-believer of my entousiasm. Fair enough, I lived there for half a year so I had the time to really discover the city, but even for a first time visitor, it shouldn’t be too hard to experience that head over heels kinda feeling.

So let me take you to the city that turned my world around and upside down. Twice! (Yes, this is going to be a long post!)

Valencia is certainly not as huge as New York or Tokyo. It was put back on the map with their Formula One street circuit (where the European Grand Prix is held), the America’s cup and their modern buildings; la Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. It’s outer circle is historically surrounded by a river, el Turia, which they laid dry and turned into a wonderful park. The park is therefore a great point of reference when you’re wanderdering around the city. Since I’m not a great geographer and easily lose my way (even in my own hometown) it’s good to know that Valencia is a fairly easy city to explore.

Best time to visit Valencia

Starting mid January it’s already 20°C in Valencia, so perfect city tripping weather. In July it start to get really hot, but luckily there’s a beach nearby where you can cool down. You can escape to the shade of the various parks that Valencia has to offer. If you like a good (party)time, then Las Fallas is you’re answer. It’s one of the most notorious festivities and if you can, visit Valencia in that period (second week of March). Look up some more info about the festival first, because it can be really crowded and noisy during that time. I however love the atmosphere, all the parties on the Streets and the fireworks at night…

Transport

Once you arrive at the airport you’ve got two great options. Either go for the lazy one and take a cab to your hotel (around 26€ for a one-way trip) or take the subway (Metrovalencia) to your final destination. For just 1,45€ each you can be immediately thrown in the Valencian way of living. There’s a good connection between the various lines, you never have to wait long for the next train to arrive and it’s a super relax and easy way of travelling. You only need to check in advance which station is nearest to your hotel/B&B/hostel/apartment…

If you’re planning to use the public transport often, I’d advice you to buy a Bonometro, which is valid for 10 journeys. Taxi rides in the inner city aren’t expensive either, the most I ever paid was 12€ (for a ride from the city centre to the beach which is approx 15min away). If you want to take it up a notch and be a real local, you can even take the bus (EMT), but these are a bit harder to puzzle, especially if you don’t know any Spanish.

Valencia offers many alternative forms of transportation. To find the route that’s best for you, use the Route Calculator on the following site: http://www.emtvalencia.es/ciudadano/index.php

Where to stay

Although I consider myself a globetrotter, I must admit that I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to accomodation. Meaning, I value my comfort. The only time I went camping was during Pukkelpop, a 3 days Belgian Music Festival, where I couldn’t care less if I smelled like roses or not. Secretly I did thank God for perfume and wet towels.. It’s not that I have an issue with camping, it’s just something that I’ve never really done before.

Besides a comfy bed, a good, decent, exstensive breakfast can make or break my day. Ironically, I only have breakfast on the weekend or on holiday. During a working week I want nothing more than those 10 minutes of extra sleep (aka 25 minutes of Snooze) and that healthy start of the day can just bugger off.

In Valencia I had the best breakfast at Primus Valencia. They offered such a great buffet with a wide range of fresh fruit, yoghurts, all kinds of bread, pastries etc without forgetting about the English classics. They even had Jasmine tea (my favorite!) and Nespresso coffee (which my mom for example, can’t live without). It’s a nice, modern hotel, situated just around the block of the buildings of la Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias and right accross the street of a large shopping mall. Be sure to check out their website.

If you’re not that in-house breakfast kind of a tourist, then go to el Parisién where you can have amongst others the best pastries, fresh croissants and it’s even a great place for lunch. They’ve got 3 venues, the most centrally oriented one is on Avenida Baron de Carcer, 22. Google it, it’ll be worth your while.

Next time I’m going to Valencia, I’ll be staying at the Caro Hotel. Situated in central Valencia, housed in an old palace and just 200 metres from the cathedral. This small boutique hotel offers 36 totally individually designed rooms, where old meets new. I’ve always prefered staying at boutique hotels. They generally give that extra personal touch and make you feel more at home and welcomed.

Melia Valencia, Medium Conqueridor (mediocre breakfast), Zenit Valencia (rather noisy, situated next to the trainstation), Chill Arte Jardin Botanico (nice boutique hotel, but situated just outside the city centre) are other hotels worth considering. If you want to stay at a beach hotel and money is no issue, then try Las Arenas, it’s really ‘le grand luxe’, but very expensive.  Personally I don’t find it’s location ideally, as it’s situated at the beach. You will always have to take a cab or metro to get somewhere. I rather stay at a hotel in the center and go a day to the beach if I have the time.

Google a bit if you prefer to stay at a hostel, B&B or apartment. There is plenty to choose from, so you’ll always find a good place to stay.

First day in Valencia

Once you arrived at your hotel, unpacked and relaxed, you’re ready to explore the city. Start off with the historic part of town. Let a cab (or subway train) take you to la Plaza Ayuntamiento and walk towards Plaza de la Reina. Be sure to enjoy the scenery, have a drink and try a pincho in one of the local bars. Sagardi in Calle San Vincente Martir is for instance super yummie! If you’re more in the mood for a fresh, healthy juice and a super pancake, go to La Zumeria Naturalia (Calle del Mar,12). Last time I checked they open at 5PM and close around midnight.

Walk towards Plaza de la Virgen and between Plaza de la Reina and Plaza de la Virgen you’ll find the cathedral. Open for visits and a real Valencian pride.

Valencians don’t wine and dine before 9 PM (lunch starts at 2 PM) and if you can’t wait till then you can always go to the mediocre tapasbars which you’ll find around the squares. If you prefer a more culinary experience, try to make a reservation at Suexerea (Calle Conde de Almodóvar, 4). Here they serve tapas at a higher level, go for their tapas menu and you’ll be in for a treat. Check their website to discover the latest one.

At night you can visit el barrio del Carmen, a charming, historic area (between the streets of Caballeros y Seranos) filled with bars and small restaurants (which often switch owners, so it’s hard to give you recommendations!). Ideal for those of you who’ve had it with the real clubbing. Especially during high season you will have to watch out for beggars and pickpockets, but if you keep your belongings close (and in sight) at all time you shouldn’t worry about it.

Second day in Valencia

Go to the old part of the city to el Mercado Central. With more than 300 traders you can discover all the great products that Valencia has to offer. Manchego cheese, Jamon Iberico, ensaimadas… There all just so good! Market is open from Monday til Saturday and from 7 am til 3 pm. Outside you can find some foodstalls where you have to try a zumo de naranja (fresh orange juice) and even take grab some take-away Paella or Fideos. Accross the street you will find La Lonja de la Seda, a beautiful architectural and historical building, a true must see.

If you have the time, go to the Mercado and buy all your goodies and then go picknicking in the park (El Turia) or go directly to la Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias and enjoy the scenery over a fresh made sandwich.

There’s a lot to visit in la Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. I’m going to spare you the details and all the historical info. You can find everything there and I don’t want to reveil it all here, because then some of its magic will be lost. Just make sure to bring your camera. I will tell you that one of the buildings, the Hemisferic, is an IMAX cinema and a nice afternoon activity (last movie starts at 6 PM).

Another must see is the aquarium (Oceanogràfic). I’m a sucker for sealife and it’s a really well maintained park with a large variety of Nemo’s. They even have a dolphin show.

At night the Umbracle transforms into a night club/ lounge and I urge you to have a drink there. The scenery is amazing and seeing al the buildings lit up really gives a whole other dimension to the city of science and arts. And if you want to go to the real zoo, visit the Bioparc. (Avenida Pio Baroja, 3)

Third day in Valencia

If you like shopping, then this is your time to shine. Keep in mind that most shops are normally open from 10am to 1:30pm and from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. In some tourist areas they tend to stay open uninterruptedly from 10am to 8.30pm (for example in Calle Colón as well as the shopping malls).

Go to the north station (Estación del Norte) and take a look inside. The architecture is amazing. Next to the station you’ll find Plaza de Toros, known for its bull fights. I’m a big contestor so you’ll never see me visiting one of those shows. If you go further down the street, you arrive at Calle Colón where you can start your shopping spree. This the largest shopping street of Valencia where you can find all the Spanish brands (Zara, Zara Home, Massimo Dutti, Mango, Üterque, Women’s secret, Oysho, Stradivarius…), other typical affordable brands and El Corte Inglés (a Spanish department store). Good to know is that Spanish brands are approx. 20% cheaper than in Belgium! Yay!

Explore the boutique shops of Valencia near the vicinity of Calle Jorge Juan. Here you’ll find my favorites like Sandro, Comptoir des Cottoniers and Bimbo y Lola. There are some lovely concept stores as well, but I lost their address, whoops. So you’ll just have to wander around and find them yourself . At the end of Calle Jorge Juan make a stop at el Mercado Colón. A lovely renovated building where you nowadays find a couple of outdoor cafés. Ideal place to relax, have a drink and/or a bite to eat. Great surroundings for having lunch! Downstairs you can still buy some great meat-products, fresh fish and veggies, but they’re rather expensive.

For some serious designer shopping go to Calle de la Paz and Calle Marques de Dos Aigues where Hugo Boss, Loewe, Bvlgari, Carolina Herrera, Louis Vuitton etc. all have their own store. Visit the palace (el Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas) while you’re there.

Once your dead beat after all carrying all those bags, you might want to return to the hotel and drop everything off. If you didn’t want to tag along shopping in the first place, you could validate the ”you owe me one” card and take your fellow traveler(s) to a football game. Even if you’re not a real fan, it’s something you won’t regret doing afterwards. FC Valencia is not a bad team at all, so they’re fun to watch. The Mestalla stadium is fairly old, but still charming in its way. You can buy your tickets online by clicking on this site. http://www.valenciacf.com/en/Taquilla/

If you’re planning to go see a game, I suggest you eat something in the near area of the stadium. If you couldn’t convince your football hating friend(s), then no worries I’ve got another great restaurant for you to try!

Appetite Valencia, Pintor Savador Abril 6.
It’s an Asian fusion restaurant that I discovered by coincidence, but love ever since!
The happy little chef, Bonnie, makes sure that you don’t go home (hungry) and is a real gem. Being a Singaporean Aussie she never minds to have a little chat when you visit. You can only choose between a 6 or 8 course menu, but she will make sure to ask in advance if there’s anything you don’t like or can’t eat. More importantly is that she want to know if you like your dishes spicy. Rest assured that her interpertation of spicy is truly spicy! Fun fact is that they also offer cooking lessons (which I tried and was pure fun!). Opening hours can be checked on their website http://appetite.es/main/page_espaol_nuestro_restaurantes_horarios.html

If you have time to spare:

Spend a day at the beach (Playa Malvarrosa) Approx 15 min from the city center by cab. Have lunch at Vivir Sin Dormir for great sandwiches (Passeig de Neptú, 42 ) or at one of the fish restaurants at the beach. While your there, visit the harbour where the America’s Cup is held. You can find there some hip & trendy bars as well!

Visit El Jardín Botánico, a nice botanical garden owned by the Valencian University.

Don’t be naive, Valencia may be filled with friendly people, but keep your belongings with you (and in your sight) at all time and don’t go wandering around the parlk late at night!

After writing this article, I’m already thinking when my next trip to Valencia will be. Time to check Skyscanner.net for the best flights!

Que te diviertas!

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I have been a real busy bee lately experimenting with all sorts and I thought I’d do a little write-up about what I have been upto and keep you updated!

In January, I had been invited to participate in an artistic collaboration by Desert Fish Magazine for Nespresso’s launch of their new Maestria machine. 5 Local artists were handpicked to be part of an art-style-fashion movement and we were asked to use create an interpretation of Dubai and Nespresso using any medium we wanted, provided we use Nespresso coffee capsules in some way for our designs. The final art pieces would then be displayed at a cocktail event at Desert Fish studios alongside the unveiling of the new machine in Alserkal Avenue.

This was a great project and I decided to really get out of my comfort zone and think BIG! So, I wanted to go very literal and create giant coffee mugs and then do illustrated coloured pen murals all over them of Dubai, fashion and coffee.

In true “Art Attack” style, I achieved this by first, buying some huge plastic barrels from a supermarket – the kind you throw stuff in – pretty much like a wastepaper basket! I bought the biggest ones I could find and removed the metal pieces with pliers so they wouldn’t get in the way. I then covered the whole of the plastic base with a mixture of cement and emulsion to make it matte. Then I added some paper-mache handles, transforming my plain barrels into mugs, added a few layers of paint and then I just doodled to my hearts content, pretty much!!!

Here are some photos of the process!

And these are the photos of the final mugs displayed at the cocktail event!

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Since then, I’ve been dabbling in a bit of live illustration work for fashion events and launches here and there. After the Reemami show, I got another “gig” for an event for fashion website thedressroom.com. They sell gorgeous dresses online and for their fashion launch they needed some live entertainment so I was quite happy to step in!!! I was inspired by the stunning gowns all around me and we picked a few actual dresses from their website for me to illustrate along with their logo.

Finished illustration

The week after that, I got another live illustration job to do at a pub in Dubai International Financial Center called The Gramercy. They were having a 70s themed night and wanted something groovy, colourful and retro, so I decided to be really ambitious this time and just go crazy and very “flower power” with this one.

Tah Dah!!!!!! Finished …

I really had fun with these events, they really helped me to loosen up and think big and I’m really looking forward to doing some more of these!!!! Yay!

It’s hot today… and not in a good way. I know its May, but I don’t want to see this kind of heat until Memorial Day. Oh well.

Back to the Salmon Cakes I made last night and baked up this morning. Boy were they good. I ended up having two for breakfast  with two cups of coffee. Honestly didn’t really go together, but made a good breakfast nonetheless. Here is the recipe, and I think you all should seriously try these:

It Starts With Food- No Fuss Salmon Cakes

(serves 2-3) **I doubled the recipe**

Ingredients:

1 can (14.75 oz) wild-caught pink or red salmon (you can also use wild caught tuna)

1 cup “canned sweet potatoes” ** I used fresh-baked light-skinned sweet potatoes

1 large egg

1/2 cup almond flour

2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried)

2 Scallions, white and green, very thinly sliced

2 Tbsp minced fresh dill (or 2 tsp dried)

1 tsp hot-pepper sauce

1/2 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

2 Tbs clarified butter or coconut oil, melted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425* and cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper (I used foil). Drain the liquid from the salmon and use your fingers to crumble the finish into a large mixing bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients except the butter- and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined (I used a spatula). Pop into the fridge to chill for 10 minutes or so. Brush the parchment paper (or foil) with melted butter or coconut oil. (You can also use coconut oil spray here). Using a 1/3 cup, scoop out the salmon mixture and form patties. You want these about 1″ thick and 2 1/2″ wide. Bake for 20 minutes, flip, and bake for another 10 minutes. You can squeeze some lemon on them (I didn’t feel it was necessary) or serve with ISWF Tartar Sauce.

Super easy right?  I’m thinking that I could triple or even quadruple the recipe, make a ton of these, and then freeze them prior to cooking. That way when I reach my hangry state, I just pop them into the oven and I’ll have a healthy balanced meal in about 30 minutes.

While these were baking this morning, I was attempting to cut up a mango. Does anyone know how to successfully cut up a mango? That pit is huge! and although this is only my third time attempting this, I’ve ended up at the sink gnawing on the pit, trying to get as much of the fruit off as possible. And then it end sup all in my teeth. And then I have to floss, and it’s really just a sad process. There has to be a better way!

And one final note for the day. This guy is chillin on our porch this morning

Old Man Moth

After jogging home, I made myself a smoothie (recipe below), cooled myself off with a quick shower, changed into clean workout gear and headed to my personal training session with Zed.

The 55 minute training session was good…tough, but good. I was still a bit tired from the track workout but as we mostly did upper body today, I still felt somewhat fresh. Get this – on the Dual Pulley machine, I can now pull 70 lbs (62% of my body weight). Of course, my arms now feel like jelly and I’m sure they’ll be sore tomorrow and possibly the next day.

The left side is the Dual Pulley.

My past few workouts with Zed have consisted of a lot of upper body work on the gym’s Life Fitness machines – deltoids, biceps, triceps, the back, etc. We’ve stayed clear of workouts targeting anything below the waist the past few weeks while I was injured. This morning we finally added in some leg strengthening work.

 In terms of leg work, we did some squats on the squat rack and walking squats. I have no idea what weight I was lifting on the squat rack but Zed did put on at least two weights per side (sometimes it’s better not knowing especially as he’s been known to put on three weights per side before). I do know my legs are the strongest part of my body – so my guess is at the max,  I was lifting 75+ pounds.

Squat Rack

All the exercises we do, we do are in sets of three at increasing weight. For example, on the squat rack I will do my first set of 12 at 60 lbs, my second set of 12 at 65 lbs, and my third set of 12 at 70 Ibs. On exercises that are more difficult for me to do (pretty much everything upper body wise), my first set of pull-downs will be a set of 15 at 45 lbs, my second set will be a set of 12 at 55 lbs, and my last set will be a set of 8 at 70 lbs. Personal trainers love torture as it relates to exercise.

In terms of doing upper body work, we will always switch between machines. So, I’ll do one set on a machine to target my deltoids and then I’ll go do a set on another machine to target my biceps. I’ll switch back and forth until I have done 3 sets on each machine and then we move to another part of the gym to work on another muscle group.

In total, I worked out for close to two hours this morning. It was definitely a great work out…but I’m glad to be done with exercise for the day!

Read on for smoothie deliciousness….

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I have two new smoothie secrets to share with you. Well, obviously they are not so secret anymore….

1. Did you know that blueberry/espresso shot smoothies are actually very good? My fruit stock was low last week so I made a smoothie with an espresso shot, the last of the frozen blueberries in my freezer, 1 tablespoon of Chia Seeds, and thickened it up with french vanilla yogurt. I would recommend adding a lot of blueberries so the smoothie isn’t too bitter…I ended up using 1/2 a bag or 1/3 of a cups worth of blueberries. FYI, this smoothie is also a great diuretic if you’re in need…
2. My new smoothie weapon of choice is Grapefruit juice. In general, I’m not a huge fan of grapefruit but for the past few days, I’ve added it to my smoothies for an extra zing. Grapefruit juice adds a nice little tartness to the smoothie and you can downplay the tartness as much as you want with the other ingredients you add in the mix.

As shown by my first smoothie post, I never measure my ingredients out precisely. Although, I usually get about 14-16 ounces worth when I make smoothies.

Ingredients for a Tangy Tuesday Smoothie:

1.5 heaping spoonfuls of Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt

About 1/2 cup of Whole Foods 365 Grapefruit Juice

A 5-second drizzle of Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup

A handful of fresh blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries from Whole Foods

1 scoop full of 365 whey protein powder - vanilla flavor

The smoothie was delicious! It ended up being lukewarm but you could always add ice to thicken/cool the mixture as desired or put it in the fridge to cool.

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What did your workout consist of today?

-6×800′s and 55 minutes upper body work

Are you a gym rat? Be honest.

-I don’t think I am but I feel like a gym rat as I’ve gone so much this month. Maybe I am though because many other members now recognize me…

What’s your favorite machine/favorite thing to do at the gym?

-I love the Leg Press…my quads are also my favorite part of my body!

What’s your favorite smoothie ingredient?

-I love banana’s but when I don’t have them, raspberries are always a great second option.